Description
Palm Beach County is seeking pre‑qualified vendors to provide a broad suite of vocational training services under a term contract. The solicitation is a Request for Pre‑Qualification (RPQ) that will create a list of approved providers who can be called upon for various training programs, ranging from health‑care certifications to commercial driver’s licenses, GED preparation, and other workforce‑development courses. Vendors must submit a sealed, signed response by the deadline and meet extensive compliance, licensing, and non‑discrimination requirements.
• Scope includes 28+ training categories (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, CDL, Welding, GED, Work Readiness, Dental Assistant, Nutrition, etc.).
• Contract is term‑based; specific duration not stated, but services are ongoing as needs arise.
• Vendors must be pre‑qualified through Palm Beach County’s Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) system and maintain all required state and local licenses, business tax receipts, and certifications.
• Mandatory compliance with ADA, drug‑free workplace, anti‑lobbying, debarment, and human‑trafficking certifications.
• Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) goals apply; individual projects must not exceed $99,999.
• No guaranteed volume of work or compensation; award is contingent on annual appropriations.
• Submission deadline: March 20 2025, 4:00 PM; questions must be submitted before the deadline (date not specified).
• Primary contact: Bridget Williams, Buyer, pw (561) 616‑6817, [email protected].